This week on Bamoseda: Friday, Jan. 22
Bamoseda, hosted by Jennifer Ashawasegai, is an Aboriginal news magazine radio program, which features national Aboriginal news, current affairs, features on community and culture, spotlights on entertainment and a cross section of musical genres from very talented artists in the Aboriginal community.
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In this report, the issue of the harmonized sales tax in Ontario and British Columbia will be discussed.
Also, in the recent cabinet shuffle in Ontario, some First Nations groups were disappointed that the Aboriginal portfolio was handed to the Attorney General, leaving him with two portfolios to look after. Grand Chief Randall Phillips, with the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians, talked about the cabinet shuffle.
It's been one year since U.S. President Barack Obama took office, and in his campaign, he made several promises to the Native community. Native American journalist Rob Capriccioso gave his analysis of the lukewarm year.
Also, First Nations country musician Kimberley Dawn is about to release a new CD. Her music will be previewed in this report.
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